What Are the Demographics in Tega Cay, SC? A Data-Backed Look
We talk a lot about the feel of Tega Cay in our blogs — the golf carts, the lake life, the pickleball games that go until dark. But every once in a while, it's interesting to pull back the curtain and looking at the literal numbers behind who lives here.
We pulled the latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. Here's the breakdown.
Tega Cay Is Growing, Fast
Tega Cays population sits at roughly 14,457 people as of mid-2025, up from about 12,832 at the 2020 Census. That's over a 13% jump in just five years!
For context, back in 2010 the population was only around 7,620. So in about 15 years, Tega Cay has nearly doubled in size.
If you've felt like new neighborhoods keep popping up, or that traffic near the peninsula feels busier - this is why.
A Young, Child-Oriented Community (With a Solid Retiree Base)
Tega Cay skews toward households with children, but it's not just one age group:
Under 18: about 24% of residents
Under 5: about 5%
65 and older: about 18%
That mix tells a clear story, Tega Cay is a place where young families and retirees are both choosing to put down roots, which lines up with the variety of housing and lifestyle options in the city.
Tega Cay Race and Ethnicity
Tega Cay's population breaks down roughly as follows:
White alone: about 69%
Two or More Races: about 15%
Hispanic or Latino: about 15%
Asian alone: about 10%
Black alone: about 4%
Here’s an interesting fact! Foreign-born residents also make up close to 17% of the population, which is a meaningful chunk for a city this size!
Education Levels Are High
This is one of the more striking stats. Among residents 25 and older:
98% are high school graduates or higher
67% hold a bachelor's degree or higher
That second number is well above both state and national average.
Household Income and Home Values Are Strong
If you've ever wondered whether the "lake life" comes with a price tag, the numbers show that it does
Median household income: around $142,000
Per capita income: around $66,000
Median home value: around $529,000
Homeownership rate: about 84%
That homeownership number is especially telling. The vast majority of people here own their homes, which tracks with the master-planned, long-term-living feel of the community. Worth mentioning, short-term rentals under 90 days, like whole-home Airbnbs, are generally prohibited in standard residential zones in Tega Cay.
Commute Times Reflect the "Charlotte Metro, But Removed" Vibe
The average commute time for Tega Cay workers is about 30.6 minutes.
That's a solid chunk of time, but it fits the pattern we talked about when comparing Tega Cay to Fort Mill — plenty of residents are commuting into Charlotte or elsewhere in the metro, but choosing to live somewhere that feels more like a lake town than a suburb.
Remote worker? We’ve got you covered with our blog: Where Can I Work Remotely in Tega Cay?
Households in Tega CAy
Total households: about 4,940
Average persons per household: 2.76
Residents living in the same house as one year ago: about 91%
That last stat stands out. Over 9 in 10 residents haven't moved in the past year, which suggests once people land in Tega Cay, they tend to stay.
The Bottom Line
The numbers confirm what a lot of us already feel living here: Tega Cay is a fast-growing, educated-focused, higher-income community made up mostly of homeowners and long-term residents, with a healthy mix of young families and retirees.
It's a small city, but it's not staying small for long — and the data suggests the people moving here (including myself!) are choosing to stay.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts — Tega Cay city, South Carolina